This pod was recommended based on my listening habits. I like the rapport between the hosts. Mary Karr was name dropped. She’s a queen on par with Ann patchett. No one else comes close. Might I recommend Sarah’s bookshelves to you? Personally I’m a little perplexed that the Correspondent seems to appear on every list. Annie, I like that you offer many suggestions. You don’t strike me as someone who reads literary fiction, so appreciate you offering many genres which would be audiobooks for me. II like to physically read literary fiction. I keep adding to this. Ann patchett is so special that I tho k she’s too elite for everyone. Podcasters really have no right to speak of her. I could because I can relate to her. Love your pod when you discuss genres that match your sensibility - southern and popular

I like a lot about this podcast, but a couple of things keep me from regularly listening. I do like it much better when Annie has a partner to talk with and was sorry when the original regular cohost left. Her solo episodes could probably run half as long if she didn’t constantly repeat herself. In a review she will say she really liked a book at least three times or more, and repeats virtually everything else she says. Also, where is the editor? Commercials suddenly begin in the middle of someone’s sentence. It’s very jarring.

I enjoy the podcast, generally, but any episode with Hunter is unlistenable. I’ve tried and have never been able to make it through longer than 5 minutes.

While I like the content and the participants on this podcast the poor production quality is becoming increasingly frustrating. Ads pop in the middle of sentences totally interrupting the flow. The episodes could also use some additional editing to remove repetitive comments.

This is my favorite podcast ever. I’m a book nerd, and I have no idea how I hound this podcast, but I’ve been listening since the pandemic. I have come to trust Annie’s recommendations, and love her thoughts on pop culture, small business and books. Each time I listen, I feel like I’m having coffee with an old and trusted friend.

I feel so lucky to have been to both the store and a live podcast, and also to have met Annie and her staff in person. I was really struck with today’s episode when I thought to myself “ I hope I have enough time to read all these good books!” Annie puts so much thought into her reviews and recommendations and I find myself nodding along, as if she could see me. And her humor is my kind- always in good fun. I just can’t say enough good things about this podcast and specifically Annie -and her awesome staff and store. I so look forward to Thursday when I can get another dose of literary magic. Thank you Annie! Your work matters so much!

I love this podcast so much ! Annie puts so much thought into her selections and reviews each book in a way that you know what it is really about . The books she chooses are interesting for any age ..

I’ve enjoyed listening to your podcast for a few months, but now I have a new reason to love it. I listened and laughed through your March madness episode on a walk 38 weeks pregnant and my son was born the next morning! Thank you for all the recommendations and for helping kickstart my labor!

From the Front Porch is such a comforting, authentic listen. Annie feels like a sweet friend chatting about books, and every episode leaves me with a fuller heart and a longer TBR. I especially love the episodes with guests — Hunter, her mom, her husband, Bookshelf staff… they always add a little something special. This podcast is cozy, thoughtful, and endlessly charming.

i absolutely adore this podcast but the ads have become increasingly distracting. i would pay extra each month to have access to an ad-free version.

I look foward every Thursday to listen to this podcast! Always get so many good books to read!!

I love this podcast and how Annie manages to address the book needs in an ageless manner. There is something here for people in various life stages and that’s not always the case with book reviewers. What I’d like to see coming up is some narrative nonfiction choices. For example, I loved Seabiscuit, The Boys in the Boat and Destiny of the Republic. Truth is sometimes more illuminating and entertaining than fiction!

Our lives are complicated and hard enough, and there is always so much chaotic energy around us. I am grateful for a comforting podcast that never fails to wrap its arms around me like a warm hug. Annie and her crew are delightful, giving the best book recommendations and hosting the most wonderful conversations. I’ve been a listener for years and plan to be for many years to come. This podcast is perfect for those that enjoy a calm, comforting listening experience while also gaining a mile long TBR list. 5 stars!

Hi Annie, I love love love your podcast. It’s my favorite. But as a previous reviewer stated the multiple ads are proving very frustrating for me. I understand why you need ads, but I’m wondering if you could replay the weekly podcast on your patreon page without ads. (I’m sorry, but I just fast-forward through them anyway). I’m not currently a Patreon, but I would join just to hear you without ads. Keep up the great work with your fabulous team. Mary

This is always the show I look forward to the most each week but I have noticed in the last couple months the amount of ads has skyrocketed and the placement of them is very frustrating because sometimes they fall right in the middle of the conversation. I doubt there is anything I could say that would encourage the reduction of ads but could we move them to the beginning or the end so it doesn’t ruin the listening experience? If that’s possible that would be lovely. Thanks much. Read on!

Love your book and this podcast!!! I hope you will write more books!!

Listening to From the Front Porch is my comfort-cast. I appreciate the bookish discussions, recommendations and above all else the calming voices from a southern bookstore that helps a stressed out woman in beautiful Northern Michigan. Thank you!!

I love this podcast so much. Every time I listen to an episode I end up with a smile and feel like so much stress has melted away. I don’t know if it’s the charming southern hospitality seeping through but it just feels like a warm hug. It should come with a warning about how much more you’ll spend on books though!! My library hold list has doubled and visits to my local indie bookstore has become a weekly habit.

I’m a busy mom of 4 and I confess I listen to your podcast everyday! Listening to you while I fold laundry or do dishes, even the car running errands, is truly the best! I really enjoy catching up with older episodes while on my morning and evening walks. The new release rundowns are some of my favorites! Annie is sunshine in a podcast; Olivia’s laughter is contagious and I love that you can hear the warmth in Erin’s voice. I absolutely adore Susie! She has me laughing out loud and truly wishing I was curled up on a couch beside her just chatting all things bookish. Thank you all so much for the hard work you put into everything you do! Krystal from NC

I enjoyed your Dad and I absolutely loved The Instrumentalist and The Garden Against Time. I enjoyed both books. He has good taste. Always enjoy the podcast thank you!

I truly love this podcast and the fact that there is a new episode every Thursday. I enjoy very much Annie’s knowledge and recommendations and specially her soothing voice. When I listen to this podcast I feel as if I’m sitting with a group of friends, enjoying a good cup of coffee and pastries while learning about what should we read next. Thank you Annie and team for what you do!

To say I’m obsessed with this podcast is an understatement. Thursday has become my new favorite day of the week because I know I’ll have a new From The Front Porch episode to listen to. I grew up in the South and my parents have a front porch swing at their house (such a comforting sound) but now I live far away from them so this podcast gives me the home away from home feeling I so desperately crave. I love listening to all the great book recommendations from women who feel like my friends. I recently traveled to The Bookshelf (twice) and it’s the coziest most loveliest shop. I even got to meet the owner, Annie during my first visit and I truly was in awe. Listening to this show is like drinking sweet tea and eating hush puppies — true southern comfort. 💛

From the Front Porch is the loveliest podcast. Sign me up to listen about books, but Annie Jones delivery is more than that. It’s like, well, sitting on the front porch with a good friend sharing your favorite books.

This is one of my favorite book podcasts. Annie talks about books in such an intelligent and interesting way. I am continually adding books to my TBR.

From the sound of the squeaky chain on the porch swing to Annie’s voice to what she’s saying about books and life in a small town, I love inhabiting this podcast. It feels like a conversation, albeit one-sided. I loved hearing about your process recording your own audiobook, and I look forward to reading your book. Congrats for joining the books already on your shelves, Annie, you’re welcome in my ears anytime.

Treat yourself to a moment of reflection and thoughts and memories interconnecting as you listen to her talk about the books she’s reading. I felt smarter just listening to it, and even if I never read half the books she talks about, it reminds me of all the good stories out there and the common human experience.

If I’m ever in Thomasville I know where I’m going!

Annie makes listening to her fun! She is just bright and cheerful. Even if you haven’t read what she’s discussing you love that she loved it.

Love this Podcast! Annie is adorable and her love for books (and Thomasville) , really shines through! Always a thrill when her mom Susie pops on with her recs! Their rapport with each other is endearing. Tune in and listen…you’ll love this be so glad you did!

I love that this podcast has a variety of guests with book recommendations to suit almost every reading taste. My favorite episodes are the ones with shop mom Susie! She and Annie have such a great mother-daughter rapport, and I love hearing Susie’s opinions about what she’s has been reading since my tastes are similar. The way Annie has to gently remind her mom not to reveal spoilers and the way Susie describes books that get a little too spicy brings me joy! I’m also the mom of a millennial daughter and we love to talk books, so I can really relate!

I love this podcast. I’m especially thrilled when Annie’s mom Susie is on. I always end up with more books than I can read, not such a bad problem to have.

This podcast feels so welcoming for everyone and every type of reader. The new release rundown eps are probably my favorite. I love Erin & Olivia! You are all so funny when you get together. This podcast not only gives me wonderful book recommendations of every genre, but also inspires me to shop my local indie bookshops. I’m up in NC (same town as Bookmarks is in!) and now have Thomasville, GA on my list of places to visit. Keep up the great work!!

Was looking for an independent bookstore in South Georgia and found this store and podcast. Love it! Great conversation and episode themes, and what a brilliant idea for supplemental content. I hope to check out the physical store some day!

A great resource for reading suggestions! Annie provides details to help every type of reader find new books to enjoy. And she’s delightful to listen to!

I’ve been listening to Annie and her podcast for a few years now and I always am delighted to hear her book recommendations. When it’s Thursday and I realize that a new episode has dropped, I can’t wait to listen to it and see what joy she might bring to me for that day.

I have listened to Annie and friends for a couple years now, but I had a new appreciation for her team after the birth of my son. I am an avid reader, but postpartum the idea of reading words simply felt too big. Listening to this podcast connected me to stories and the literary world even as I was too tired to engage myself. I’m convinced listening to Annie talk about books is almost as good as reading them myself! And then, when I mustered the energy to return to reading, Annie and friends guided my choices and made me excited again to pick up a book. Grateful for yall!

A big thank you to Annie and her staff for this wonderful podcast. I’ve come to think of The Bookshelf as one of my local indie bookstores even though I am many miles away in Maryland. I look forward to each episode, have thoroughly enjoyed the Conquer a Classic this year, and I’m looking forward to Don Quixote and to receiving Annie’s book next year. This is such a cozy spot in my week and I’m grateful to have found all of you!

My first time hearing your Podcast was in February 2024, in San Antonio, TX. I fell asleep to it but heard over half of the episode…The rest I listened to was the following day! I love your book suggestions, love your personal life recap, and love the relaxing vibe of the podcast! I have listened weekly since then, shared your podcast/instagram with my book club, and bought recommended books online per your recommendations. I’m in Oregon, but hope to come to your store someday and meet you! I rely on your Podcast to comfort me weekly!! Thank you for book recommendations and your comforting conversations with your employees… LOVE them all!! Your parents also give me warm hugs when you have them on the show!🩷🩷

I recently found From The Front Porch and have truly enjoyed so many episodes. It's warm, cozy and real and I cannot wait to keep exploring.

I grew up a reader, devouring books like it was my job. Then adult life happened and I lost that joy I felt in reading. I started listening to some book podcasts to try to make reading part of my routine again, and From the Front Porch is a standout! I can personally relate to Annie so much (hello, enneagram 5) and listening to her talk about the Bookshelf, what she’s reading, and life in general is something I look forward to all week! I have gotten so many good book recommendations from Annie and her team. The new release episodes where Olivia and Erin come on are some of my favorites. You can tell that The Bookshelf highly values its people as their number one priority in the business which I love too! I have a standing item to “trip to Thomasville, Georgia and book shopping spree” on all Christmas lists and birthday/anniversary gift idea lists…so that visit HAS to be happening eventually. Thank you for all your hard work, Annie and team!

My daughter and I have loved listening to the From the Porch Podcast for years! Earlier this year she surprised me with a trip to Thomasville! My daughter and new reader granddaughter loved coming to see the Bookshelf in person and meeting many of the wonderful staff who made us feel right at home. The podcast and The Bookshelf are so special and we can’t wait to go back! Thank you all for putting great books in our hands ❤️

Too much talking. Cut to the chase already.

I’ve just started listening to this podcast and really enjoy it. Annie is so approachable. I love her positivity. Her insights into owning a bookstore are so interesting.

As a busy teacher who loves books, sometimes it’s hard for me to find a local bookclub that works with my schedule, but thanks to From The Front Porch I now have a weekly “book club” that goes with me everywhere. Annie and friends are thoughtful, funny, and knowledgeable, and I love getting to adopt The Bookshelf as my own faraway indie bookstore. There’s something for everyone in these episodes: reviews, recaps, recommendations for the romcom, fantasy, horror, and general lit lover. Sit down (press play) and stay a while. You won’t regret it. 🙂

This is a great way to find books for my TBR list.

I love From the Front Porch! I count down the days every week and Thursday doesn’t come fast enough. Annie, Erin, Olivia feel like friends with the best book talk. I enjoy everyone that comes on the show to talk books- Shop Mom Susie, Hunter, Cousin Ashley, etc. I only wish I lived closer to Beautiful Thomasville, GA so I could visit The Bookshelf- life goals!

I think I would enjoy this but I can’t get past the frequent “um”s and “uh”s. Annie is interesting, but that’s so distracting! Other hosts use “um” a lot, too. I’ll have to stop listening. 😞

I’ve been thinking to Annie and friends for quite awhile now. And every episode brings me joy and of course, great book recs! I live in Pittsburgh but hope one day to get down to The Bookstore in Thomasville GA! Thanks again for brighten my day! Amy

I started listening to book podcasts at the start of the pandemic. I work in healthcare and while everyone else was hunkering down, I was suiting up to go face this unknown virus day in and day out. Book podcasts became my life line - they grounded and calmed me and none did it better than From The Front Porch. Annie is so cheerful, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Obviously a chip off the old block, her parents who are occasional guests of the show are the same. I also love the March Madness episodes she does with her husband (he’s hilarious!) and those she does with her friend Hunter, my personal favorite. Staff from her bookstore also sometimes join in, they make you want to get in the car and make a visit. You can tell every person who has a hand in this show puts their all into it. It’s always a good mix of books discussed for a wide variety of readers. I don’t think there has been one episode I have missed since 2020 and credit this podcast with being instrumental in carrying me through the hardest days of my life. Thanks Annie and Team, and long live From The Front Porch!

I have been a faithful listener since the beginning of From the Front Porch but I’m so lazy I’ve never written a review. (I have passed the word to many of my real life friends though). I never miss an episode. I’m playing along with my first Conquer a Classic this year and revisiting Lonesome Dove with you all has been pure delight. I’ve read dozens of books recommended here. I’ve visited the Book Shelf twice, ordered online and even copied Annie and Jordan’s Southern Literary Roadtrip. You make my Thursdays worth getting out of bed! (Also Shop Mom is my favorite guest). paula bentonville, arkansas